Greene Street Friends School
Philadelphia, PA
Kathie's Playground
GSFS Giving Day 2025
101%
$30,415
raised of $30,000 goal207
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Maani Waldor, Director of Development and Communications
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Leslie & Jim Fitzgerald
a year ago
In honor of Kathie Bowes
Kathie was a dear friend and roommate from college. This playground will be an amazing way to honor her life and commitment to the Greene Street School. Thank you!
Maureen Howe
a year ago
In honor of Kathie
Justin Stuhltrager (Current Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
Forever a friend and supporter of everyone and everything at GSFS with fond memories of Kathy!
Rosemary Burke (Current Grandparent ’27, ’30, ’33, Current Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
Great work and good fun!
Party On The Go (Parent ’34)
a year ago
GSFS is AWESOME !!! I'm proud that my family is associated with the school
Carol Han
a year ago
So grateful to Kathie for providing a clear-eyed and open-hearted foundation in our child’s early years
Robin Sue and Bill Landsburg (Current Grandparent ’24, ’27)
a year ago
In honor of Max and Hannah Landsburg
Roger TIPPY (Current Grandparent ’28)
a year ago
Set the stage for a great year, Owen
Mary Brownell (Current Grandparent ’29)
a year ago
Glad to help.
Aneesha Shabazz (Alumni ’94, Parent ’27)
a year ago
Kathie nurtured and cared for Dylan making her preK year amazing.
Marion Heacock (Current Trustee)
a year ago
In honor of Ed Marshall
I love Greene Street’s commitment to diversity.
Christine Brennan
a year ago
Kathie Bowes was the best! I feel blessed to have known her and called her my friend. 🩷
Sharon Truex (Current Grandparent ’32, ’34)
a year ago
This is a wonderful school
Lu'Ella Brown-Williams (Parent ’32)
a year ago
Donating for a wonderful cause. All children need a chance to explore and have a chance to experience different ways to play together outside like never before. They are courageous, bright, love to explore and play with nature.
Florie Kurtz (Current Grandparent ’29)
a year ago
A wonderful tribute to a great teacher!
Mike Lee (Parent ’32)
a year ago
Play
Katherine Elder (Current Grandparent ’27, ’29, ’32)
a year ago
Two of my grandchildren were lucky enough to be in Kathie's class. She was a wonderful teacher.
Lauren Ellman (Parent ’29)
a year ago
Kathie was one of our kids' teachers and she holds a special place in our hearts. We're grateful we knew her and grateful for her time with our family and child. She was a wonderful person and teacher.
Karrie Gavin (Parent ’25)
a year ago
In honor of Kathie! We love you!
Both Dylan and Niko had the pleasure of having Kathie as a teacher. She was one of the big reasons we chose GSFS. She was a bright light and we miss her and will be forever grateful for her impact on our kids and on us.
Leanne Clancy (Parent ’16, ’20, Current Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In honor of Kathie Bowes - beloved PK teacher of both of my children
Kurt Wheeler (Parent ’30)
a year ago
Thank you for all your work.
Christina Hasaan (Parent ’26)
a year ago
I love this kids!
Rachel Braun (Parent ’25)
a year ago
Looks like it will be a fabulous playground - enjoy!!
Amira Sedki (Current Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In honor of Kathie Bowes
Anonymous (Parent ’30)
a year ago
In honor of An
Susan DuTot (Parent ’21, ’23, ’25, ’27, Current Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
Kathie was a loving teacher, colleague, and friend. The nature playground will bring lots of joy and opportunity for creative, self-directed play for the children… things all kids need to flourish!
Michiko Hunt (Parent ’27, ’30, Current Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
We love GSFS and are so excited for this beautiful addition to our campus!
The Clarke-Smothers Family (Parent ’21)
a year ago
Kids gotta play! And, GSFS kids deserve a great play space!
Gwendolyn Sebastian-Hill (Parent ’94)
a year ago
In honor of Virginia Sebastian
In memory of Virginia Sebastian
May the new playground bring many wonderful hours of fun and happiness!!
Emily Bryan (Parent ’27)
a year ago
In honor of Kathie Bowed
Emily Law
a year ago
Our son Nigel had a wonderful PreK year at Greene St Friends in Kathie's class.
Anonymous (Current Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
Best of success to the campaign.
Ryan Kimmet (Current Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
For KB, one of the all-time greats!
Wendy Horwitz (Parent ’13, ’16)
a year ago
In memory of Kathie Bowes
Jay Gardner (Parent ’31)
a year ago
looking forward to seeing the new playground
Bianca Bell (Parent ’25)
a year ago
In honor of Doreen Dunn
In honor of my mother, Doreen—
who never got to see her grandkids grow up,
yet whose love, warmth, and playfulness
still echo through our lives.
Her spirit transcends time and space,
touching us in quiet, powerful ways every day.
Paul Ferguson (Current Grandparent ’28)
a year ago
In honor of Pam Ferguson
Wonderful School made so by wonderful people. Thanks for all you do. Paul
Mary Sue Welsh (Current Grandparent ’31)
a year ago
More playground needed.
Diane Washington (Current Grandparent ’32)
a year ago
In honor of Kathie’s Playground
People need a place to relax and have fun.🛝 🤾♀️
Anonymous (Current Grandparent ’27)
a year ago
My Grandson Loves his School! All of my interactions with the school have been very positive. Grandson’s development is outstanding.
Gregory Grant (Parent ’32)
a year ago
In memory of Jimmy Grant
Marcie Logan (Alumni ’76)
a year ago
In honor of George Logan
Rebecca Grant (Parent ’25)
a year ago
In honor of Kathie
Holding Kathie and her family in the Light.
ronni rothman (Parent ’14, ’16)
a year ago
In memory of Kathie bowes
A perfect way to honor my cherished friend Kathie
Hope Manes (Alumni ’25)
a year ago
Keep it Going!
Janis MOSCA (Current Grandparent ’30)
a year ago
My 5 grandchildren are thriving at Greene Street Friends!
Peter Bansen
a year ago
In honor of Shirley and Dick Bansen
I'm a member of Green Street Monthly Meeting and my parents - Shirley and Dick Bansen - were great supporters of Greene Street Friends!
Takiyah Shippé (Parent ’32)
a year ago
Keep up the great work!!
Aisha Renee Moore (Parent ’32)
a year ago
In memory of Anna Crowder Yancey
We are donating in memory of my Granny who would have LOVED to see all the children playing with not a care in the world. She had a special heart for children. She was a nurturer and they gravitated towards her. ❤️
Danielle Redenbaugh (Parent ’20, ’30)
a year ago
In honor of Kathie Bowes
Nikoo Family (Parent ’28, ’31, ’33)
a year ago
Greene Street Friends has had a transformative impact on our children and family, and it all started with Kathie's class!
Karrie Gavin (Parent ’27)
a year ago
In honor of Kathie!
Both Dylan and Niko had the pleasure of having Kathie as a teacher. She was one of the big reasons we chose GSFS. She was a bright light and we miss her and will be forever grateful for her impact on our kids and on us.
Kathleen and Tessa Shovlin (Parent ’23)
a year ago
Kathie was a ray of sunshine for both Kathleen and Tessa in pre-k...what a wonderful way to begin their academic journey!
Kurt Wheeler (Parent ’32)
a year ago
Thank you for all your hard work.
Michelle Holland (Current Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
What a wonderful play space it's going to be for our students for years to come! I'm so excited to be a part of bringing this vision to life!
Tanashia Alverest (Parent ’33)
a year ago
We love the community and support the school provides our daughter. We see significant change in just 1 year. We’re excited about the future.
Zoie Alverest (Parent ’25)
a year ago
To keep up the incredible work
Vic Gatmaitan (Parent ’19, ’23)
a year ago
In honor of Mel
Kathie and Mel...cut from same cloth.
Martha Mullin (Current Grandparent ’28, ’30)
a year ago
Play can be a good way to learn about things including collaboration with others.
Lynn Rudolph Devine '58 (Alumni ’58)
a year ago
Of all my schools, I had my best education at Greene Street Friends!
Margaret Guerra (Current Trustee)
a year ago
A wonderful playground for a wonderful school!
Moira Schwartz (Current Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In honor of Kathie Bowes
Georgette Bartell (Parent ’96, ’99, ’02)
a year ago
Greene St Friends was a good fit for our 3 children and it was less than a block away. We are grateful for the foundation of fairness and importance of discussion to resolve differences. It was a high bar for high school.
Jean Hunt (Current Grandparent ’27, ’30)
a year ago
My grandchildren did not have Kathie in Pre-K, but Nori had Roe, who was incredible, and I know she and Kathie were a real team, creating a place of love and community for families as we entered Greene Street School. I am happy to contribute to this playground in their honor.
Brian Kantorek and Joselle Palacios (Parent ’27, ’29)
a year ago
In memory of Kathie
Oliver and Stephanie Inslee (Student ’29)
a year ago
In honor of Kathie
Nancy Smith-Fagan (Parent ’08, ’10, Current Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In honor of Kathie
In memory of Kathie
The Waldor Fallon Family (Parent ’21, ’25, Current Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In memory of Kathie Bowes, a great friend and colleague
Congratulations to the Class of 2025. What a great start for our daughter in Kathie's classroom.
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